Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Per Diem

Palmetto Subacute Care Center; Glenvar Heights (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide patient-centered treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in a geriatric, long-term care setting in Florida.

The COTA will document progress weekly, collaborate with all disciplines, and maintain professional standards and reliability as part of the Rehabilitation team. This role emphasizes strong clinical skills and exceptional patient service.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for the state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Ability to document patient progress weekly.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual, professional, and adheres to scheduled hours.
• Undertakes all duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide treatment aligned with goals developed by the OT.
• Provide feedback and documentation to supervising OT as required by facility policy.

Skills

Documentation

Geriatric care

Communication

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the OT. As well, the COTA must provide feedback to the supervision occupational therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Occupational Therapist
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

Shifts:

• All positions available.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• KinderCare Discount
• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

An Equal Opportunity Employer